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The world’s best airline is a very controversial matter between my “traveling acquaintances”, most likely because we never come up with a definite answer. Every airline’s purported merits are generally hampered in some way by the lack of real evidence.

According to Skytrax’s figures, the Airline of the Year Award 2007… read full article

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Although Confucius said “A Journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”, it’s important to think of all the other steps taken even before the journey can begin. Once you arrive at your destination, you wonder why you took all the bother in the first place to do… read full article

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1. Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens

Declared world heritage site by UNESCO in 1996, the palace and gardens of Schönbrunn are a must-see for lovers of princely Baroque and Gesamtkunstwerk - a German word for a unified work of art. The impressive palace… read full article

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Bangkok, Thailand, is renowned for being a charming but chaotic city.

Buses, taxis, motorbikes, tuk-tuks,… Bangkok’s traffic is notorious and getting around town is often exhausting. So if you are planning a holiday in Bangkok, you may be looking for… read full article

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Did you know that March 1st is Beer Day in Iceland?

Every year since March 1st 1989, when a 75-year-long ban on the sale of beer was officially lifted, Icelanders honor the occasion in a crazy, festive atmosphere. So if you are a beer enthusiast and… read full article

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Listening to music on the move always helps to pass time and put you in the mood, and even if the song’s associations with travel are extremely remote, the songs I’ve picked seem to fit in best every time I fly somewhere:

1. Norah Jones: Don’t Know Why

Almost certainly… read full article

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Whether you’re planning a family vacation or a romantic holiday in Austria, a visit to the enchanting baroque city of Salzburg is a must-do. To see all that this lovely town at the foot of the Austrian Alps has to offer would take… read full article

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Planning a golf holiday? We listed the coolest golf accessories on the market today, some geekier than others, but all small enough to fit your luggage and handy enough to make your vacation unforgettable. There’s something for small budgets and big wallets, and these golf gadgets would make great Valentine’s Day gifts too.… read full article

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Corfu is a small island on the north west of Greece, between Italy, Albania and the Greek mainland. It is green and hilly, but its best attraction for green travelers is certainly the mount on the north. This… read full article

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When I was a small child, with no money, no computer, and no technological knowledge, every trip abroad seemed to have one pattern: the initial excitement and then shortly the wearing off of it when faced with boredom and frustration of long queues where you can’t sit down comfortably and… read full article

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Planning a trip to Finland? Here is a short guide to Helsinki transportation network that will help you to get around during your stay in this lovely Nordic capital.

From Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport to the city center

Like in most big cities, Helsinki airport is not directly… read full article

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It has become quite à la mode to suggest visiting tourist destinations off season, especially in Europe.

When my parents traveled through France and Italy at my age, they were barely able to make themselves understood to the locals, and, while frustrating, this was part of… read full article

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In this article, Natasha tells us how exciting it is to celebrate the cold season at the Quebec City Winter Carnival (February 1st-17th, 2008). If, like her, you want to visit Quebec and have fun at one of the upcoming Canadian winter festivals, check out our selection… read full article

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Discount and low cost airlines have been all the rage in Europe and other parts of the world for a few years now. However, the Atlantic crossing is witnessing a phenomenon of another kind with a number of low cost airlines offering premium and all business class services that are growing gradually but steadily… read full article

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